North Hampton Public Library is proud to host a number of exciting adult programming in addition to our monthly Book Clubs and ongoing programs. Read more about upcoming events below!
Looking for Youth events? Visit the Children or Teens pages!
In honor of America’s 250th birthday this upcoming July, NHPL is encouraging all patrons to spend some time making a card to thank local veterans for their service. Pre-drawn designs, scripts, colorful paper, and much more are available in the Creation Station! Cards will be given to the Hamptons Post 35 American Legion.
Event Dates: Saturday, May 16th, 2026 through Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Event Location: Creation Station | NHPL
Questions?: Email Katy at youthlibrariannhpl@gmail.com or Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com
Create your own story and unearth your talents in the layers of Earth below the library by participating in our Unearth Your Talent Coloring Contest this summer! From June 1st to August 14th, patrons are encouraged to let their imagination run wild and submit a beautiful artistic creation in one of 5 categories (ages 2-4, ages 5-7, ages 8-10, ages 11-15, and ages 15+ ) for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Water Street Bookstore! Gift cards will be awarded in each category.
Following submissions on August 14th and the hanging of the art in our Program Room, we will hold an art reception where winners will be announced, gift cards awarded, and light refreshments served! We encourage all artists and patrons to join us at the reception to enjoy the community’s art!!
Coloring Contest Dates: Monday, June 1, 2026 to Friday, August 14th, 2026
Reception Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Reception Time: 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Reception Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Questions? Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or Katy at youthlibrariannhpl@gmail.com
Dig through the archives and uncover the history of seventeenth century witchcraft with North Hampton Public Library and Throwback Brewery!
On first impression, the witchcraft trials of the Colonial era may seem to have been nothing but a free-for-all, fraught with hysterics. Historian Margo Burns explores an array of prosecutions in seventeenth century New England, using primary source manuscripts –from first formal complaints to arrest warrants, indictments to death warrants, and the reversals of excommunications years after the fact– demonstrating how methodically and logically early court systems worked. This program focuses on the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692 and 1693, when nineteen people were hanged and one crushed to death, but also examines a variety of other cases against women in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
**Registration required**
Event Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2026
Event Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Event Location: Throwback Brewery | 7 Hobbs Road, North Hampton, NH 03862
Important Event Information:
– Registration is REQUIRED for this event! Please register at: https://tinyurl.com/4vjyvp8k
– This event is FREE! Due to Throwback Brewery being a restaurant, delicious drinks and amazing food are available for purchase as well! Margo’s book, Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt, will also be available for sale.
– This event is intended for adults (18+ years old).
– Margo Burns is the 10th-generation great-granddaughter of Rebecca Nurse, who was hanged in Salem in 1692 on the charge of witchcraft. She is the project manager and an associate editor of Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt, published in 2009 by Cambridge University Press. This work is the definitive collection of transcriptions of the legal records of the episode. Burns is also a lifelong fan of cartoons, cutting her teeth on Popeye and Yogi Bear on Saturday mornings as a child, then formally studying animation for two years in the Rhode Island School of Design’s continuing education program as an adult.
– Throwback is a small, inspired brewery, farm, and restaurant dedicated to crafting delicious, farm-fresh beers and food from local ingredients. While the name Throwback really represents our nod to the past, it also has a second meaning, which is throwing back a beer with friends and celebrating the good times.
Questions?:
– North Hampton Public Library: Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983
– Throwback Brewery: Call the team at (603) 379-2317
– Margo Burns: Email Margo at margoburns@gmail.com
Join Mike Piazza and his Border Collies for an afternoon of high flying fun! Mike and his team entertain audiences of all ages with a variety of captivating tricks, with an opportunity for audience participation.
*A big thank you to our North Hampton Parks & Recreation department for aiding us in facilitating this event*
Event Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Event Time: 4:30 to 5:15 PM
Event Location: North Hampton School | 201 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Important Event Information:
– Registration for this event is required! Click HERE to register.
-This event is rain or shine! If there is poor weather, the event will be moved into the school’s gym
–Please do not bring any animals to this event with you, you will be turned away upon arrival.
Questions? Please email Katy at youthlibrariannhpl@gmail.com
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Also, they are unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story.
*This lecture is held in collaboration with the New Hampshire Historical Society*
Event Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Event Time: 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Event Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Questions? Please email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com
Welcome to Summer 2026!
Celebrate the start of our “Unearth A Story” summer reading program with us on the patio (or in the Program Room if it is rainy)! We welcome everyone to grab a reading log, play some yard and board games, make some collage buttons and bookmarks, and enjoy a delicious Kona Ice! Face-painter Patti will also be joining us! Come back soon for a link to our 2026 Summer Reading Program webpage.
*This free program is for all ages and requires no registration!*
Event Date: Friday, June 19th, 2026
Event Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Location: Patio | NHPL (will be held in the Program Room if poor weather)
Questions? Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-4983.
Calling all novice and expert crafters!
Join us each month as we tackle a unique craft, explore new techniques and mediums, and create a community of like-minded makers!
June’s craft is DIY Roman mosaics!
Event Dates:
– Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
– Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Event Location: Program Room | NHPL
Questions?: Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983.
History is Calling!!
The New Hampshire Telephone Museum presents important moments in telephone history including the race to the patent office, the switchboard, party lines, and the undertaker who invented the dial system. Take a virtual tour around the museum and handle vintage phones including a candlestick, rotary, and liquid telephone.
Event Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2026
Event Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Event Location: Program Room | NHPL
Questions?:
-NH Telephone Museum: email them at info@nhtelephonemuseum.org or call them at (603) 456-2234.
– Library Logistics: email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983.
Explore New Hampshire’s role in the American Revolution with local historian Wendy Bergeron Kloc as she examines the attack at Fort William and Mary, the extraordinary roles local men played throughout the war, and the legacy that remains over 250 years later.
**This event is brought to you by a collaboration between North Hampton Public Library and North Hampton Historical Society**
Event Date: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
Event Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Event Location: Program Room | North Hampton Public Library
Questions?:
– NHPL: Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983.
– North Hampton Historical Society: Email NHHS at nohamptonhs@gmail.com
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Unearth tales of pirates, shipwrecks, and material culture through the lens of sea glass with North Hampton Public Library and Throwback Brewery!
Discover the irresistible allure of beachcombing along New England’s storied coastline, where whispers of 16th-century shipwrecks and pirates still linger in the sand. Historian and folklorist Roxie Zwicker explores what sea glass is, how it forms, and how to successfully find and identify these ocean-worn treasures. Drawing from her remarkable collection of more than 4,000 pieces—some dating back to the 17th century—she brings each find to life with dramatic, history-rich stories that reveal how these artifacts made their journey into the sea. Along the way, pick up practical tips and tricks to begin your own beachcombing adventures with a sharper eye and a deeper appreciation for the past.
Event Date: Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Event Time: 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Event Location: Throwback Brewery | 7 Hobbs Road, North Hampton, NH 03862
Important Event Information:
– Registration is REQUIRED for this event! Please register here.
– This event is FREE! Due to Throwback Brewery being a restaurant, delicious drinks and amazing food are available for purchase as well! Roxie’s book, New England Sea Glass, will also be available for sale.
– This event is intended for adults (18+ years old).
– Roxie Zwicker has been connecting with the spirit world for as long as she can remember, transforming a lifelong gift into a vibrant career rooted in curiosity, compassion, and community. A gifted intuitive and reader for more than 25 years, Roxie has spent over 15 years teaching and speaking on metaphysical topics throughout New England, helping others explore the unseen with confidence and clarity. Her empowering readings are known for offering insight, comfort, and a deeper sense of connection.
– Throwback is a small, inspired brewery, farm, and restaurant dedicated to crafting delicious, farm-fresh beers and food from local ingredients. While the name Throwback really represents our nod to the past, it also has a second meaning, which is throwing back a beer with friends and celebrating the good times.
Questions?
– North Hampton Public Library: Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983
– Throwback Brewery: Call the team at (603) 379-2317
– Roxie Zwicker: Email Roxie at roxiezwicker@gmail.com
What can archaeology tell us about people who lived in Seacoast NH? From Abenaki fishers, to colonial merchants, to families who came to Portsmouth to work at the Naval Shipyard, the objects they left behind help us connect with everyday people of the past. Presented by Strawbery Banke Archaeologist, Dr. Alexandra Martin, see examples of historic belongings and hear stories of Indigenous people, enslaved Africans, and 20th-century matriarchs whose stories shaped the region we know today.
Event Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Event Time: 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Event Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Presenter Bio: Dr. Alexandra Martin is the Archaeologist at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. She conducts research at the museum and is responsible for a collection of over one million artifacts. She is also an adjunct faculty member in the Anthropology department and coordinator of the Native American and Indigenous Studies minor program at the University of New Hampshire. Martin is a TEDx speaker and has published about her research in various books, journals, and newsletters. Martin holds degrees in Anthropology from Mount Holyoke College and the College of William & Mary.
Questions? Please email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or Dr. Martin at amartin@sbmuseum.org
Discover New Hampshire’s geologic history with the Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club!
Join us as we take a peek at the gems and minerals below our feet here in the Granite State and learn about the Seacoast’s history from knowledgeable collectors. Ask questions, handle rocks, and learn about mineralogy and geosciences during this engaging local history presentation!
Learn more about SE-NH Mineral Club here.
Event Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Event Time: 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Event Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Questions? Please email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com
Calling all novice and expert crafters!
Join us each month as we tackle a unique craft, explore new techniques and mediums, and create a community of like-minded makers!
July’s craft is Handmade paper!
Event Dates:
– Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
– Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Event Location: Program Room | NHPL
Questions?: Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983.
Are you looking to preserve your family’s history?
Sign up for a one-on-one sessions where NHPL’s staff will teach you how to digitize your photos and documents using our in-house Epson Perfection scanner. This event is free for all and will begin your journey of conserving your most treasured memories and the physical objects associated with them.
Registration required here.
Event Dates:
– Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 at 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
– Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Event Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Questions? Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com